138 HUNTING WITH THE ESKIMOS 



Gulf in search for walrus, but nevertheless arranged 

 for five komatiks for the trip to Etah to leave the 

 following morning. 



This was altogether a journey of necessity with 

 me, and I must confess that, with feet still extremely 

 tender from the severe freezing they had endured, I 

 did not look forward to it with pleasure, particularly 

 as traveling was certain to be hard, and there would 

 be small opportunity to ride. Klayo, Oxpuddyshou's 

 kooner, however, provided me with a new and com- 

 fortable pair of kamaks* which I hoped would make 

 walking easier, while Kudlar's kooner made some 

 changes in my sleeping-bag to add to its comfort. 



i Skin boots. 



